Also I see through the “liquorice-like taste” (7)
I believe the answer is:
aniseed
'taste' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aniseed that I've seen before include "Licorice-like flavour" , "taste of Pernod, perhaps?" , "Flavouring herb" , "Liquorice-flavoured seeds" , "Liquorice flavour" .)